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Equus	By : Deb Category: Gundam Wing/AC > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2855 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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“Equus”

Chapter 15

“Bring him around again and this time try to keep the pace even,” Heero called out.

“Okay,” Frank replied and turned Jester in a circle, settling the horse's canter before approaching the grid again.

Sitting on the fence, Duo watched the pair. Heero had been working with Frank and Jester for just over half an hour now. The grid had been set at three foot six and Jester had yet to clear the entire grid. The bay was keen to jump but wasn't really listening to Frank, preferring to charge at the grid instead of steadying and maintaining his impulsion.

“Keep the contact and sit a little deeper, don't let him pull away from you. That's better, a bit more leg but don't give an inch with the reins,” Heero instructed.

This time Jester sailed over the first three fences of the grid in fine style, but by the time he got to the fourth he was pulling hard and losing his impulsion.

“Sit deeper and drive his hocks under him,” Heero called.

“Listen to me you swine,” Frank muttered to his horse who was still trying to pull his arms out of their sockets. “Take it easy, Jester.” Frank did his best to do what Heero was telling him, dropping his weight down and using his seat and leg to drive the bay together while keeping a firm hold on the reins.

The pair cleared the fourth fence, but only just. The fifth and sixth jumps were knocked down yet again.

“Why can't you listen?” Frank growled as he brought Jester to a trot and approached Heero. “I'm sorry, I don’t know what I'm doing wrong,” Frank said, bringing the horse to a halt beside Heero.

“It's not all you, Frank and you're really not doing anything wrong. You're just not quite strong enough in your seat and leg yet to drive him together plus you are sometimes a fraction too late with your aids and he's managing to evade you.”

Frank sighed. “I guess I just need to keep practicing.”

Heero chuckled. “Yes, that's something we all need to do. Look, if you don't mind can I hop on him for a minute and put him down the grid, that way I'll have a better idea of exactly what it is he's doing to you and how to get him to stop?”

“I have no objection,” Frank replied and began to dismount. He handed Heero his helmet and stepped back so Heero could mount up.

Having adjusted the stirrups, Heero gathered up the reins and rode the stallion forward, working him in a circle at walk, trot and finally the canter as he felt the horse out. He was quite smooth in his paces, Heero noted, but there was no way a rider could relax for a minute on him. Feeling confident in his skills, Heero turned them for the grid that Frank had reset while Heero had been warming up.

“Okay you big lump, let's see exactly what is going on with you,” Heero muttered to the stallion.

They approached the grid, Heero keeping a very firm hold on the reins and sitting deep into his saddle. Jester was keen and eager beneath him. Three strides out from the first jump in the grid and Jester began to pull hard. Heero refused to give an inch with the reins, using his seat and leg to drive Jester's hocks underneath him and lighten the forehand.

They cleared the first jump easily enough, landing and taking three strides before the second jump was there. By the time they got to the third jump, Heero was pretty sure he knew what was going on with Jester. Dropping his weight as deep as he could get it, Heero applied his legs as hard as he could, using his seat bones to drive through Jester's back and bring the horse's hind quarters right underneath the body. A firm grip on the reins prevented Jester from running off and he had no choice but to gather himself together and clear the jump.

They managed to clear five out of the six jumps in the grid, Frank resetting the last jump and Heero bringing the stallion down once more. This time Heero was there every stride of the grid, His hands were firm, not allowing the stallion anything other than what was necessary for him to extend his head and neck as they jumped. Seat and leg were a constant driving force, pushing the horse together and keeping him focused on the grid.

They managed to clear every fence.

Patting the stallion, Heero rode back to where Frank was standing with a look of admiration on his face.

“That was great, Heero,” Frank said once Heero brought the stallion to a halt beside him.

“He can do it alright and he has tremendous spring in those hind quarters, he just needs to settle more and not be so exuberant,” Heero said as he dismounted and handed the reins and helmet back to Frank. “You need to keep a very firm hold on the reins and use a really strong seat and leg to drive him together.”

“I see.”

“Right now he's managing to get his weight onto his forehand and therefore evade you and your aids. Although he's not rushing as much, he's still trying to set the pace. By deepening your seat and using a much firmer leg with him you will drive his hocks underneath, soften his back muscles and take the weight off the forehand, then he can't rush away or ignore you,” Heero informed.

“It's obvious I'm not as strong in my seat or leg as I need to be,” Frank sighed. “Any ideas how I can improve in that area?”

“I know of one way to strengthen your seat, although it won't be easy,” Heero said with an amused smirk on his face.

“And that would be?” asked Frank.

“Lots of work without stirrups.”

“You're right, it won't be easy,” Frank muttered. “I hate work without stirrups.”

“Don't we all, but if you want to improve and strengthen your seat and leg, then that's the best way to do it. Without the stirrups you'll be able to sit much deeper into the saddle and have a greater effect later on when you use your seat bones.”

Frank sighed. “I guess I'd better start doing that then.”

“I don't want you to put him down the grid again today, he cleared it all the last time we did it so let him finish that part on a good note. We'll move back over to the flat and do a little work without stirrups to finish with.”

“Okay.” Frank mounted up and the pair moved across the paddock to the area Heero used to work the horses on the flat.

Duo continued to watch from his perch on the fence. He could see the problems Frank was having with his horse and although he had no clue into the intricacies of it all, he had faith in Heero that he would be able to help Frank sort the horse and himself out. He was very pleased to see that Heero managed to get he horse to slow a touch and clear the grid successfully at their second attempt. Watching the pair move over to the flat, Duo debated following along when he heard the sound of a car pulling into the stable area. With Heero occupied with his lesson, Duo thought he'd better go and see who had pulled in.

Wandering back into the yard by the stables, Duo gazed curiously at the car and float that had parked there. Spotting the person getting out of the car, Duo scowled and thought about turning around and high tailing it back to the paddock, but it was too late.

“Doctor Maxwell?”

Bugger, sprung. Doing his best to keep his face neutral, Duo continued walking towards Stefan. “Afternoon, Mr. Graves,” Duo returned and stopped a few feet away from the man.

“Call me Stefan.” Stefan extended his hand towards Duo who had no choice but to take it and shake it. A soft smile lit up Stefan's face as he shook hands with the vet, allowing his thumb to briefly brush across the back of Duo's hand as the handshake broke.

Duo did his best not to jerk at the handshake but was quick to pull his hand away, unsure if he'd felt that fleeting touch or not. I need to put some sanitizer in the tack room, he thought to himself.

“Is Heero around?” Stefan asked, bringing Duo back from his thoughts.

“He's in the paddock just finishing up with Frank's lesson,” Duo replied, keeping his voice as neutral as possible. “If you would care to come this way?” Duo turned and headed back the way he'd come, not bothered if Stefan followed or not. All Duo wanted to do was get back to Heero and put as much distance between himself and Stefan as possible.

Stefan wasn't one to be put off that easily though and he quickly fell into step beside Duo. “How is your practice going?” Stefan asked in an attempt to make light conversation.

“It's fine,” Duo replied.

“Has Heero taken on any more horses?”

“No, yours is the last.”

“I'm really looking forward to having Comet here and taking lessons with Heero. I watched him on the telecast of the Olympics. He's one heck of a horseman and seems like a really nice guy.”

“Yes, he is,” Duo replied, unwilling to say too much.

“Have you two been in business together for long?”

“No. Actually, this is Heero's business, not mine. I have my practice to run and that keeps me pretty busy. I only manage to get down here from time to time,” Duo said, hoping he was giving the man the hint that he wouldn't be there all that much.

“Ah, I see. You and Heero, you live together?”

Duo did his best to hold the scowl and keep his temper in check. If he didn't know any better he'd say this Stefan was fishing for information; and Duo wasn't about to give up too much if he could help it. “Yes, Heero and I have shared the cottage for a while now. He's the accountant for the practice and a very good friend.” Duo hoped that his answer would put an end to Stefan's interest. The man could take it whatever way he wished, but the intent had been to let Stefan know that Duo wasn't interested.

“Sounds like a good arrangement.”

“It is,” Duo replied a touch curtly. “Heero's over there. Looks like he's just finished,” he added, and not wanting to spend any more time alone with Stefan, Duo ducked between the fence rails and started to walk across to his lover.

Spotting the movement from the corner of his eye, Heero turned and noted Duo coming across the paddock, the form of Stefan right behind him. “I think that will do for today, Frank. You're starting to sit a bit deeper now so we will continue along this line in our next lesson.”

“Thanks, Heero,” Frank said and slid from the saddle. “God, my legs feel like chewed string.”

Heero chuckled. “That's a good sign, means you're starting to use them better.”

“I just hope I can walk tomorrow,” Frank replied with a laugh.

“Duo, Stefan,” Heero greeted as the pair walked up.

“Good to see you again, Heero,” Stefan said and offered his hand.

Heero shook the man's hand. “Stefan, this is Frank Lowe. He's also an agister here. Frank, this is Stefan Graves who is bringing his horse in on agistment today.”

“Pleased to meet you, Frank,” Stefan said and again offered his hand.

“Likewise, Stefan,” Frank said as he shook hands with the man.

Duo watched the exchange of handshakes, noting that Stefan didn't seem to brush his thumb over anyone else's hand. Maybe he had imagined the whole thing?

“You have your horse with you?” Heero asked as the group began to walk back towards the paddock gate.

“Yes. Comet is in the float and I've brought all her gear with me as well.”

“Fine. I suggest we go get her off that float and settled into her paddock. Once she's sorted out we can get your gear unloaded and put away,” Heero stated.

“No problem.”

Duo made sure to stay beside Heero for the walk back to the stable block. He was still uneasy around Stefan and wondered if he was reading more into this than was actually there. Stefan hadn't said or done anything more to give him reason to doubt the man's intentions, but Duo decided to err on the side of caution.

Arriving back in the stable area, Frank took Jester inside the stables to unsaddle and brush the stallion down. Duo was about to offer to help Frank when Heero pulled him up short.

“Duo? Could you give us a hand for a minute please?”

Pushing the scowl from his face, Duo went to assist Heero with the tail gate of the float.

Comet came down the ramp with a clatter of shod hooves, her head darted about, nostrils flared as she took in the sight and smells of her new home. Moments later she let fly with an ear piercing whinny, several neighs coming back to her.

“Time for the opera again,” Heero snickered.

Once again all the horses on the property were exchanging neighs, grunts and whinnies. Heero indicated for Stefan to follow him and take the mare to her paddock. Duo followed along at a discrete distance and stopped by Angel's paddock to watch the horses' antics.

Once the residents had scented the newcomer was a mare, all the posturing and showing off started again.

“They're all idiots, Angel,” Duo muttered as he petted the gray neck of the mare.

Angel blew softly through her nostrils and rubbed her muzzle against the nice human. She was quite pleased to have yet another female on the property. Now with there being three of them, Angel had company she could relate to. She was starting to get a bit fed up with all the showing off the other stallions were doing. With both mares being paddocked opposite Angel, she was looking forward to sharing some 'chat' time over the paddock fence.

As before, Zero and Shinigami were strutting their stuff around their paddocks. Orion was showing a friendly interest whilst Lunar was busy exchanging squeals and grunts over the paddock fence. Wing was left behind in the dust and didn't even bother. Just as the horses started to settle down, Frank brought Jester back out to his paddock and the stallions all started again.

“Jeeze, I wish they would all just get over themselves,” Duo mumbled. “What is it with these males and their constant posturing?”

Angel wondered the same thing.

After a few more minutes the horses all settled again and began to graze. Heero, Stefan and Frank began to walk back to the stables.

“You coming, Duo?” Heero asked as they reached where Duo was still standing and petting Angel.

“I think I'll grab the grooming kit and stay here with Angel for a bit and give her a good brush down. She's not had much attention lately,” Duo stated.

Heero frowned slightly but didn't argue. “Okay, she could do with a good grooming.”

Duo waited for a moment to allow the other three to get ahead of him before heading for the tack room and Heero's grooming kit.

* * *

“There's a show coming up over in Tilbury in three weeks time,” Heero said as Duo joined him in the kitchen.

Duo helped himself to a coffee from the pot and sat down opposite his lover. “More information?”

Setting the show program down that he'd been perusing, Heero filled his lover in. “There's a novice class and an open class. I think both Wing and Orion would do well in the novice and it's time Shini had some competition time too.”

“What about Lunar? Is there anything suitable for her? What I mean is, if you're going to be taking the other three and the goose-neck takes four horses, why not take Lunar too if there's a class for her? That's if you think she's ready,” Duo asked.

Heero thought on that for a moment. He'd been working Lunar for two weeks now and the mare was coming along nicely. Heero thought she would make a good B grade horse but wasn't too convinced that she had the makings of an A grade jumper. Time would tell though. “That's a good idea. I was going to wait for a few more weeks before taking her out, but if there's a C grade class then I can't see it would do any harm to take her. At least I'll get a good idea of what she's like in competition.”

“Have a look at the schedule.”

Heero picked the schedule up and glanced through it. “There is a class for C grade,” he announced.

“Then why don't you take her too?”

“I'll give Carl a ring and see if he's happy with that. I spoke with June yesterday and I know she will be okay with Orion competing as I did say I was looking out for a show to take him to. Duo?”

“Yes?”

“It's going to mean a lot of work for you though if you're coming as my groom.”

“Of course I'm coming with you and don't worry about me, I'm sure I can handle four horses. I've managed before with Shini and Zero at shows.”

“I know you have and I'm not doubting you at all. I just don't want you running yourself ragged, that's all.”

“I'll be fine, although it is nice to know you care about me,” Duo said softly, his violet eyes warm with love.

Heero stood up and made his way around the table, pulling Duo to his feet and enveloping the vet in his strong embrace. “God I love you so much,” Heero whispered and pressed a kiss to Duo's lips.

Duo returned the kiss with just as much love and devotion, his tongue sliding inside Heero's mouth to tangle with its counterpart. “When do the entries have to be in?” Duo murmured as they broke for air.

“Entries close in ten days,” Heero breathed out and dove in for another kiss.

“Then it won't matter if we're distracted for an hour or so?”

“Not in the least.”

“Good.” Duo claimed Heero's mouth in a searing kiss, deepening it until both men were about to pass out from lack of oxygen. “Bedroom,” Duo managed to huff out.

Heero didn't object and holding firmly to his lover's hand, he led them to the bedroom.

Kisses were again exchanged, clothing slowly disappearing as the kisses increased. Once both men were clad only in their underwear, they fell to the bed, limbs entangled as mouths continued in their tasting of each other. Fingers began to roam over exposed flesh, exploring and seeking out known sensitive spots. Soft moans and pants filled the air as each gave and took in their pleasuring of each other.

Duo located the lube and divested them both of their underwear. With fingers slick with the slippery substance, Duo began to prep his lover. Heero positioned himself on the bed to give Duo easy access to his body, moans leaving his throat at regular intervals.

“Ah, good, that feels so good, Duo,” Heero panted as Duo added a third finger to Heero's passage and began to scissor them.

Heero was hot and tight and Duo made certain to prep him well. It had been a little while since they had been intimate together, with Heero's business taking off and Duo's practice so busy both men had been too tired to even think about anything other than falling into bed and sleeping. Likewise, the days when they usually managed to sneak a little afternoon romp between the sheets were also becoming fewer mainly due to Heero having four horses in full work and the two agisters to look after.

Heero knew it would take a little time to start to get into a routine, but as the weeks progressed he was managing to get some resemblance of a routine going.

“Ahhh,” Heero groaned loudly as Duo connected with his prostate. “Need you.”

With a loving smile on his face, Duo removed his fingers and grabbed the lube once more. Spreading a generous amount along his length he watched as his lover spread himself open for him on the bed. Not wanting to waste any more time, Duo tossed the tube to the side and settled himself between Heero's thighs.

The gentle pressure against his entrance had Heero relaxing as much as he could. The blunt head of Duo's cock was insistent and finally his body relented and allowed Duo to penetrate him. Once the thick head was inside, the shaft followed easily, Duo pausing once he was completely sheathed for them both to adjust.

“You feel so hot and tight,” Duo murmured, kissing and nipping at Heero's neck.

“And you feel so good inside,” Heero groaned. “I need more,” he moaned a moment later and clenched his muscles causing Duo to cry out.

“Ah, you keep that up and it will be over before it starts,” Duo growled softly.

“Then move,” Heero prompted, adding another squeeze of his muscles to back up his words.

“Okay, okay, I get the message.” Duo began a careful withdrawal, pausing once he was almost all the way out and then pushing back inside. He continued to repeat the strokes, the act becoming easier with each thrust as Heero's passage loosened further.

Very soon the two were moving in unison, Heero's hips rising and falling to meet with Duo's inward push and backward retreat. The pace began to speed up, bodies glistened with sweat as each man found the pleasure building deep inside. Somehow, Heero managed to work a hand between their heaving bodies and curl around his cock where he began to pump. Occasionally Duo would connect with his prostate and send a wave of pure bliss skittering across his nerves.

Duo's breathing became harsh, his body straining with each thrust. Heero was alternating between moaning and grunting as he was continuously assaulted with pleasure. Knowing neither one of them was about to last much longer, Heero began to use his anal muscles to provide even more stimulation to his partner and increase his own.

“Gonna...” Duo groaned a moment before his body stiffened and he thrust in as deep as he could get. His orgasm tore through him, wave after wave of pleasure bathing him completely and making his toes curl.

Seconds later, Heero found his own end. His climax ripping from him as he gave a keening cry and coated his hand and both stomachs with his passion.

Duo had collapsed against Heero, his body shaking as he fought to draw air back into his lungs. Beneath him Heero wasn't much better. As their heart rates settled and breathing became easier, Duo rolled off to the side, arms pulling Heero with him and cuddling his lover close. Soft kisses were exchanged as they lay together just enjoying the feeling of being sated and close.

After several minutes, Duo began to move. “I think we should clean up a bit and get back to those entries you were talking about before we got distracted.”

“Mmm, might be an idea. Shower or wash down?”

“I think a shower might be in order. I don't know about you, but I'm sticky in all places.”

“Then a shower it is.” Blue eyes watched as a very naked Duo got up from the bed and moved to the dresser to fetch clean boxers. “Nice view.”

“It's not bad from here either,” Duo returned and blatantly ogled his partner sprawled on the bed.

Heero chuckled and eased himself from the bed. “Come on, I'll wash your back if you wash mine?”

“It will be my pleasure.”

*

“What did they say?” asked Duo when Heero reappeared in the kitchen from making his phone calls.

Taking the offered beverage, Heero sat down and took a sip before speaking. “June is more than happy for Orion to compete and said she would come to the show and watch.”

“Great. What about Carl?”

“Pretty much the same. He's fine with it and said he'd also come along to watch and offered to help out with the groom side of things.”

“That's very kind of him,” Duo said. “I don't mind if Carl wants to help.”

“I thought you might appreciate the assistance so I told him it would be fine.”

“Thanks.” Duo grinned and passed over the entry form and a pen. “Might as well get this filled out now then.”

Heero gave a shake of his head but took the entry form and pen, duly filling out the entries.

* * *

The following three weeks passed quickly for Heero. He'd managed to get himself into a routine with the horses and their work. Once all the stable work was completed in the morning, Heero would saddle up Wing and give the youngster a good hours work in the schooling paddock, alternating the lessons between flat work and jumping. He'd then take a tea break, going back to the cottage and sitting with Duo for a coffee and catching up on the practice if Duo was back from consults.

Once he'd had his morning tea break, Heero worked Shinigami, the stallion not needing a lot in the way of education, more keeping the animal fit and fine tuned as Heero put it. Some days he'd take Shini out for a bush ride and if Duo wasn't working that day, he'd ride out too on Angel. Duo was pretty certain the mare was in foal again and the pregnancy test he had planned in another four weeks time would tell for sure, but so far Angel hadn't come back into season. The rides were kept light for Angel, mainly just basic exercise to keep her reasonably fit. Once she started to get bigger with the unborn foal, the work load would decrease until it would come to a complete stop.

In the afternoons Heero would work Orion and Lunar, both horses having settled in well and eager to learn. Heero was especially pleased with Orion, the black moving ahead in leaps and bounds. Secretly Heero thought Orion had the makings of a possible Olympic horse.

Frank came over every second evening to work Jester and had a lesson each Saturday with Heero. Frank was a keen pupil and it showed in the way his riding improved. Jester was also settling more into his work and wasn't as inclined to rush his jumps quite as much now that Frank's seat and leg had strengthened.

Carl dropped over every weekend and watched Heero working Lunar, impressed with the mare and how she was developing in her jumping skills. Carl also insisted on helping Heero out around the stables on the days he was there, something Heero had refused at first but eventually given in. He didn't feel right having a client doing work.

Duo and Carl got along like a house on fire and became good friends. Duo was usually around the stables in some capacity when he wasn't at the practice and the pair had hit it off. Duo usually tried to help Heero out as much as possible on the weekends as he had the added extra of lessons, although Heero rested his own two horses on the weekend and only worked Orion and Lunar. Once Carl was aware of Duo's work around the stables, that's when he insisted on helping out and the pair chatted comfortably on just about any topic. Sometimes Carl would bring his girlfriend Marie out to visit and the three would swap stories as the chores were done.

Stefan showed up just about every day to work Comet and had two lessons a week with Heero; one on a Wednesday and the other on a Saturday. Duo avoided the stables as much as possible when he knew Stefan was there. Although the man had not made any moves on Duo and was always polite when he spoke with Duo, the vet still felt uneasy in his presence. Week nights weren't a problem for avoiding the man as Duo was working most of the time, but the weekends and Mondays were slightly more difficult – especially during the day on the weekends. Monday evenings Duo left Heero to feed up and bring the horses in himself whilst he cooked dinner.

If Stefan happened to be around when Duo was in the stables, the vet made certain to hang out with Carl. He'd made a mental note to try not to be left alone with the other man if he could help it. Duo had also thought about explaining more of his uneasy feelings about Stefan to Heero, but then decided against it as he really didn't have anything concrete to back up what he felt. And that was the crux of the matter – it was all just a gut feeling with nothing tangible there. There really wasn't any reason to worry Heero over something that was most likely his overactive imagination.

So Duo kept quiet and avoided Stefan where possible.

~ * ~

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